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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
Vicinity Items.

Eliza n j ,n-,3 has been appointed post
mistress of COa.Si,ie
The postoliiee OF Mack, in Bureau
county has been die ntinued, ,
! Rockford has a female attorney flaw |
| must I've pleasaE 80 20 counting win h|f
Peoria has Contributed one HUNDRED anC
| hfty seven millions OF dollars I" the gov
eminent, rs Internal revenue, since lS63'
Joliet has a city scaier, whose duty II u
10 20 about inspecting weights and meas
ures. The merchants kick" about ii.
Joliet RepuJIc.Sun: " Morris ha! mar
who turns his wife and five children on
these cold nights without any clothing or
10 hunt shelter from neigbbors
Streatnr is In "A quandary whether u
cluse M the opara-huu-e or Kill the "hood
ums" who intes, the gallery and howl like
lcomanche at every entertainment.
Mr. John Schultz, well known aud
ighly popular J ung. gentleman, long
Identified MS Leading citizen Of Mendoza
roes 10 Lincoln, Neh, where he will open
drug sore.
One OF the soldiers Of the Salvation
Army. AT Elwuod, viii county "brohe
loose" from the good cause long enough 70
instruct the boys in "sevenup' and Il
"g,,,, EN- out" TO the amount OF several
turkeys
Ws,4rlnp coal and sailing street cal
tracks are among the tricks nj ROCKFORD
The coal is watered, il freezes; and Ice
,veirhs more than coal. Salt mells the
snow on the track, but II Is very injurious
to the horses feet
Bruc.,ille post flee, In La Sale county,
has been changed to "Sunrise,' owing t0
the confoundng of mall matter for Brace
vile Sunrise will do for us fellows living
TO the westward Of that little city, but how
about those east of it,
Rockford is troubled with "kleptomani-
acs," that is persons, mostly wealthy wo'
men, who steal small articles from stores,
though we'll able to bny everything they
need In high life it is "kleptominlac,'
In low Life 1t is thief The tormor
merely taees, the latter plainly steals
Since the sharper who bought several
hundred wolf scalps from Chicago fur
de ,lprs for five cents each, and sold them
70 Bureau county for $l5 apiece, that
county has decided TO 'retrench and re-
form" and hereafter wolf scalp bounty
will be only IS
According 10 the Pontiac Sentinel the
county sheriff of Livingston county has a
hard row 10 hoe. There are fifteen prls'
oners In his care ard no supply OF water al
the iail. nor within blocks OF the same
For several months the sheriff has been
compelled 70 haul water from the city
wells, but these have now failed Ley
him come TO Ottawa, where millions OF
gallons of as pure water as Is under the
sun daily goes 10 waste.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Our citizens will remember the manly
efforts put forth 10y number of citizens of
Ottawa couple of years ago to secure the
location of the new soldiers home at Buff
talo Rock, than which, for every practical
purpose, advantages of healthful air, pure
water and picturesque Surroundings, no
point In the state of Illinois had half the
merit Yet the ways of committees are
peculiar, especially when political ambi
ton, personal wishes and "hacksheeh" are
factors In the case Ottawa WAS beaten and
Quincy won, and now comes the revela
ton that the new buildings, under the man
agement of the trustees, are n stupendou.
job. Not only Is the material used of q
very poor quality, but important features OF
the plan are omitted The result Of an In
spection was to demonstrate that, excep
the headquarters, there was lob" In the
construction Of the buildings, and one OF
& character 80 serious that the interference
Of the Legislature Is demanded before
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
Interstate Agricultural Convention,
Lake Charles,


Governor McEnery, of Louisiana, has
issued call fer an Interstate Convention
in the interest OF St0ck-raising, dairying,
fruit growing, and general agriculture, to
Ne held Mt Lake Charles, La, on the 22d,
23d and ? It'll of February, 1897,
The convention will be formally opened
on Wednesday morning, after the close of
Mardi Gras
One of the most noteworthy indications
Of the great industrial progress of the Gulf
States Is the marked attention of their pub
lie men 10 agriculture and the efforts they
are making to bring the theory and the
methods of agriculture In those states int
harmony with the teachings of science
and the highest demands of a progressive
civilization. Nature has been prodigai OF
her gifts to the state of Louisiana For
fertility of SOIL salubriovs climate, and Tor
great variety Of products, louisiana ranks
among the most favored countries of the
globe, .h...f .. + '"i'
Governor McEnry has shown commend,
able wisdom in thus giving the weight OF
his official influence TO call convention
which cannot fail to be OF inestimable
value to the farm interests of that state
and the country generally. We trust ],
may be widely noticed by the press, and
that the results may be all that the people
anticipate.
This convention is so called that excur
| sionists can remain in New Orleans till
the close of Mardi Gras and take the train
for Lake Charles on Tuesday evening.
| Full information in regard to the con
vention and the low rates of transportation
can be obtained by addressing the secre
tary S. A. kNAf,
a... Lake Charles, La.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
Current Events.

Nearly seven thousand miles of railroads
were built last year, and ten thousand Is
the estimate for 1897.
The public debt was reduced for the
month of December by nine million four
hundred thousand dollars.
The new directory OF New Orleans gives
that city population of 2G0 600, an increase
Of 1900 since the year previous.
The amount Of capital which was at
tracted TO the south during the past year
amounts to the enormous sum of $i29, 226.
600, or about double that Of the previous
year.
1t Is estim ated by competent authority
that the strikes and lock out last year cos,
the people Of the United States or was 9
loss to the amount of twenty-five million:
Of dollars.
Under the present democratic admins
fatlon fifty colored men hold respectabl,
clerkships. Under the republican rule
they were merely porters, walters, anC
boot blacks.
Mr.. Blaine's coal lands In Western Penn
sylyauia are valued now at $25S00, ant
. II the new pooling arrangement can b,
brought about they will be worth sl0O0O'
In open market. H!s sympathy for The
poor negro OF the south who does not have
10 buy coal In the winter Is thus ex
planned.
On Monday last, three girls who were
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
NV Fayorite Receipt.

SINE time ago the Royal Baking Powder
20 conceived the idea of collecting from its
patrons, for redistribution among them when
printed in book form their best and favorite
methods for preparation OF articles oil food OF
all descriptions In response there were
furnished very large number OF practical
receipts, from which were selected the 5000
contained in he book entitled My Favorite
Receipt" The publication was intended
originally for the contributors only, bat the
collection proved to be OF such, remarkable
value that its publishers believing its circnla-
ton would be productive of good in aiiording
a larger knowledge rs to the practical prep
aration of real home cookery in way TO
make it most wholesome aud appeiizing,
have issue an edition for general circulation,
which is sold at cost of production and post
age. "My Favorite Receipt contains for
mulas for the preparation of almost every
known dish in every conceivable way. These
have been classified into departments repre-
senting Soups and Broths, Fish and Shell
Fish, Vegetables, Meats, Stews, Poultry and
Game, Eggs, Salads, Desserts, Breads, CAKE,
Condiments, Beverages, Ices, Preserves ana
Pickles, Preserved Meats, Canned Vege-
tables, ETC.. to which copious index Is add
ed Every branch of the culinary art mas
received ample attention. The publication
is one of unusual value, from the fact that
the receipts are thoroughly tested formulas
Of genuine cookery. In it each contributor
vouches for the utility of her receipt not
only, but attests that years Of experience
have proved it the best way OK making the
article named and signs her name and ad.
dress to il as an evidence OF its genulneness
and her faith in its superiority. :,
The practical character of the receipts VIII
especially commend them to the American
housekeepsrs. While cookery of the very
finest and richest, as well as that plain and
economical, is provided for, "My favorite
Receipt" is not, like many Of the cook books
of the day, a collection Of impracticable, un
tried or foreign formulas, following which
frequently results 10 failure and waste
Of good materials. The contributions arr
from every part of the country aud give tue
best experience of the best cooks for prepar
ing the dishes peculiar to each locality.
"My Favorite Receipt" handsomely print
ed and bound, is sent by Royal Baking
Powder Co., New York, at the nominal pric
Of so gents, to any address, express charges
paid. -..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Monmouth Recieu: Bowling Green,
which was once one Of the most important
towns of WoodfOrd county, has now dwin-
died to single house which stands In the
middle OF plowed field"
That is nothing to the vast numbers of
towns and cities in La Sale county that
once tlourlshed--or paper, with their
broad avenues, capacious artificial lakes
ON whose bosoms tloaled stately swans
drives that would shame Chicagos best,
and bOuleyards that would dwarf the mob
lest In the enyirons of Paris These
towns were known as "Mechanicsville, >
"Science," Gibraltar" on the top IT Buff
falo Rock, "IIidalgo," Nevada" ant
the like; ami all, all are ''gone where the
woodbine twineJn!'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

D. Lorriaux can always be relied upon
not only to carry in stock the best Of every
thing, but to secure the agency of such arti
Giles as have we'll known merit, and are pop
ular with the people thereby sustaining the
reputation Of being always enterprising and
ever reliable. Having secured the agency fol
the celebrated DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will sell it on positive guar
antee. 1t will surely cure any and every al
lection Of throat, lungs and chest, and tt
show our confidence we invite you to call anc
get a trial bottle free. .....
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

A. II. Thompson, Rockford, ILL.,, writes;
Il have been troubled with Cararrh for years,
nothing helped me until | tried Papilon
Calarrh Cure. | followed directions, and
with less than one bo tie, am cured" Pa
pilon extracr of floxl CMnrrh Cure will pos
lively and permanently cure Bronchial %.
tarrh, Azure or Chronic Catarrh also Rose
Cold and Hay Fever Large bottles 500,
for sale by T. t. Gapen & Go. ....
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

In 1864 | contracted blood poison. Since
that time have suffered tortures from an
affection of the skin, rheumatis and Ill
cereting sores. During those lous years OF
disease | underwent treatm ent NJ the hands
of leading physicians in Norwich, Hartford,
Providence, Boston and Chicago. Failing to
get relief at one place, would 90 to another
but met with the same treatment and effect
everywhere. The quantities Of mercury and
potash have taken have not only aid me
no good, but | believe it has done much
harm. have been taking S. 3. s. SIX weeks,
and it is hard to believe my own feelings
though the fact that it has done for me In
tina, Short time than all other medicines have
in twenty years is plain and undeniable
Six weeks ago | was a total wreck, without
hope. Now that have taken fourteen bat
ties of S. s. S. my rheumatism is among the
things of the past, and scar only show that
was diseased. When began taking Swift
Specific there was a large eating ulcer over
my right eye which alarmed me greatly, and
no one who saw it thought would ever get
we'll. Like the other it is gone, and thank
God for the creation of the Swift Specific Co.
and their great remedy. jul. ..
DIV. BRAGGs.
Brooklin, \. Y, Nov. IL, 1885.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mail.
ed free ...
The SWIFT SrEclFIC Co, Drawer 3, Atlanta,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

any more money is paid The architect
$. NJ. Randolph f Chicago, says; "The
board of trustees by their actions have
moved themselves 10 be incompetent. IN
attentive, or wur,.; their bad management
has already damaged the institution to the
extent of several thousand dollars, and un'
less radical change is made the ins'i'u
ton will soon become a public scandal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

The Illinois Central Railroad will run an.
other excursion to Los Angeles and San
Francisco, ria New Orleans and the South
ern Pacific Railroad, leaving La Sale at :O5
P. NJ, Monday. January 81 1887. Fare for
the round trip same as last excursion Ap.
plicatiOn for sleeping car berths to New Or
leans, also from New Orleans to Los Ange-
les should be made to the undersigned at
Manchester, Iowa, on or before January "a.
Remember no rosie to California, during the
winter months, compares with the Southern
route. J. +. MERRY, ,
Gen. West Pass Agt,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Two serious accidents occurred on t0bog
gan chutes at Rockford ON Chrls'mss d-y
A man named Wilson, crossing slide, wa,
struck by sled and pr badly fst Nv hut
lie fell upon MS head upon the Ice and fol
n time WIS unconscious Recovering, he
WAS irrational and this was followed h,
paralysis Of the left side The other case
was that of the sled jumping the track anc
running against a lamp post. Miss Mar,
Carriers face struck the post, and she vii
he distigured for life
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

OF the Dinteenth century, can truly be sad
of Papillon lextract of FAX Skin Cure.
Thousands testify TO its wonderful curative
powers in seemingly hopeless cases of
Eczema Salt Rheum, Erysipeas and every
kind of skin disease. Mr. 0 p Algier Of
IIartsford, Ohio, tried everything he heard
or saw recommended, and suffered five
years with Eczema until he found Papillon
ski Cure. which cured him. Large bottles
only 81 900 at T. f. Gapen & Co.'S Drug
Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Pontiac Free 7rdder. Some men are So
constituted that they never learn anything
save in tht dear school OF experience: a
young man named Jensen went rabbit
hunting Tuesday, west of town and crawled
through hedge fence After getting
through he bent over and pulled the muz,
zle towards him. The hammer of ne of
the barrels caught on the DuSh, diScharg
Ing the load of shot IN his abdomen. He
was brought home and is in a critical con.
ditiOn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

A GaleshHrg hardware dealer offered q
stove ~ rs many persons rs could gnrss the
correct number If seeds contained In n
pumpkin which he exhibited in his win.
daw. Gupsses ran from 2i0 1S7 down "a
80 Six persons hit upon 500, the cor.
rect ignre, and the merchant rolled ou' six
stoves which cost him in the aggregate
$500! He had better have spent half that
sum In judicious a Advertising in the loca.
puDpra
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
An Answer Wanted,

Can any one bring ns II ease of kidney OF
liver complaint that Electric Ditters will not
speedily cure' We .ay they can not Ms thou.
sands of cases already permanently cured aud
who are daily recommending Electric Bitters
will prove Brighl's disease, diabetes, weak
back, or any urinary complaint quickly cur
ed They purity the blood, regulate The
bowels, and acl directly IN the diseased
paris Every bottle guaranteed. For sale
a, soc hy b. lorrinux III & P o..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Harper's Weekly Is booming intensely
democratic, and is making strong bids for
Southern patronage Republicdn Exchange
And why not? The war is over and the
South is in the Union, and "it has come to
sfnu "
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Have found DR. Seth Arnoids Cough hR-
Ter the best medicine for cough ever tried
and have also recommended it to others who
we're much pleased with the effect, indeed it
cured my little boys cough when the pre-
scriptiou of an excellent physician had no
effect. Mrs. S b. Holmes, Moorehead,
Mimi, Jan. II, 1856.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Coke il extensively used instead of hard
coal this winter. While 1t has not the
strength of the former, 1t is almost Its
equal and far cleaner, and about four times
as cheap, bulk for bulk, and coke will burn
In any stove whether for hard or soft coal
hoal. For base. burners it should be brok:
en- into Jumps not larger than egg hard
coal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

The lungs are as much the life of the body
a. is the heart. They are easily affected by
climatic changes and need something to
strengthen them and drive away impurities.
Both of these Red Star Cough Cure does. 1t
is safe and sure. Twenty FIVE cents bottle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

The taxes TO be collected in the imperial
~ city Of La Lalle, this year. amount to
over ninety.six thousand dollars. or this
amount thiriy.six thousand, seven hundred
and ninety one dollars are unpaid back
f1Iss'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Enierprising traders are beginning to
learn the value OF advertising the year
round. The persistency Of those who are
not intimidated by the cry Of dull times
but keep their names ever before the public,
will surely place them on the right side In
the end,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Winter has been called the ruler Of the in.
verified year, and when he lays his icy hand
on nature all things acknowledge his power
But he has lost much of it now, st. Jacobs
On,-the conquerer of pain, drives away
rheumatism, and the people are happy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
Buckin's Arnica Salve.

The best salve In the world for cuts, bruises,
SORES, ulcers salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands cliilblains, corns, and all SKIN
eruptions, aud positively cures piles, or no pa,
required. 1t IL guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction. or inoncy refunded Price 25 cents
per hnv FOR sale nv u Lorriaux.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Mr. Fred. w. Woodruff at Joliet, several
years ago, while upon the sidewalk in front
Of the U. s. Express Co, on account OF the
ice on the sidewalk, fell and broke his leg.
He has sued the Express Company for dam
ages. The result of this trial will be In
teresting as deciding the question OF city
and individual liability in cases of acct.
dents of this character
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
BY BEEMUs,

sing song Of castle fair
Tha. looms it, form in winters arr
It's ON the ground where fairies play
The Measure ground Of Ottawa
Around its shores with graceful sweep
The tide its onward course doth keep,
Be, oud The tioof, across the Fox,
In winding line the rugged rocks,
Upheaye their fronts, deep SCARED by time
In shapes romantic and sublime
... H.
Ocrs Is no castle In the air,
Nor such az old worlds hills doth bear.
10 "foss," no "moat," nor "donjon keep,
No 'prisoned beauty here to weep,
No "battlements" nor "turret' high,
No Iyrant's flag affronts the sky,
No crumblIng stones, no lichcDs seen,
No ruined walls nor ivy green"
No walls our castle doth surround,
No dismal chamber underground,
no mystery, or need Of fear,
No dark aud secret passage here;
But new ard free, rs heavens air,
And lo,. and beauty eyerywhere'
High on its crest platform wide
With ratings round on every side
Save at the front, al open space,
A roadway broad, descending steep,
There rises, falls, with wavy sweep,
Runs far into the field below
Til lost at last In gliltering snow.
III.
The moon peeps forth in eastern sky,
And silvers DER the stceples high,
And next crown puts on the hills,
iliuminates the "VictOr Nils"
Now bathes In beauty all below,
And diamonds fash in crinkling snow
".
Now comes the beaux and happy bellies,
Aud youth with JOY each bosom swells
Then closely linked, the happy pairs
Ascend the castles easy stairs.
They reach the boards, and on the edge
They set their trusty steel clad sledge;
Aud then are seated In row.
The ,imid lasses glance below
And sec deep descending line
OF ice aud snow, a deep incline,
Below, q fathomess abyss.
What II the way the guide should miss?
Or, il the sled should jump the slide
Can this be fun or suicideY
Then blanched each lovely lasss cheek,
Each voice is hushed, or whispers meek,
She wishes she were on the land
Then soft seeks her lovers baud.
V.
Then trembling on the direful brink
Before she's time TO sigh or think,
The sledge is flying through the air,
She cannot even Uttk "A prayer
4 meteor speeding wild through space!
A comets swift unendng race
A thought from earth 10 heaven sent
Yet soon twas DER, much like the bliss
or bashlul lovers timld kiss
So swect, so short, 50 free from pain,
She says, Dear John, tets try II dga0..'
Now shout for JOY and gaily sing
The pleasures Of "toboggnning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Streator has tabled the proposition to IL:
illuminate the streets by electric lighs, and
Lukins. the gas man, hath his heart filled
with joy, and he getreth up nights TO laugh.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

III. Seth Arnold's Soothing anil OuietinS
Cordial for children. Reeoumenoeu oy
mo. hers and nurses 25c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

E,ts,st AT the PO.f Onre at ny Wd. Hinc'' az
SerDnd CIT.s Ndi fdtb',
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

Ga.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-17
TUE EAST.

The first truss OF the bridge across the
Hudson at POughkeepsie was put in posi-
ton on the sth Il is the largest and
heaviest steel truss in the world being go
feet long. So feet deep and 30 feet vide
PIERCE & CASTERBURY's Ol-wOrks. at Bos-
ton were entirely consumed by IRE on the
Sth Loss. 100000
RETURNS on the 9Th from the recent
elections give the result as follows: In
New York Frederick Cook DENY was re-
elected SECRETARY Of State by about 10000
majority; the Legislature is Repub lean In
New jersey the Republicans have a ma
| jOrity of IL on Joint ballot in the Legisla-
ture In Massachusetts, Governor Ames
| Rep) was reelected by 1909 plurality.
( In Pennsylvania the Republicans elected
Captain Hart for State Treasurer by St.
OOc majority. In Rhode Island s D.
/ Arnold rep was elected u Congress
THE resignation of DR. McCosh as presi-
dent of the Princeton u. j. College was
rendered by him on the 10th
AT Honesdale, Pa. James p. NcCabe was
/ hanged on the 10th for the murder of
Michael Riley.
PETER DUFFY. a centenarian, died on the
/ 18th in New York City
IN all sections of the country favorable
| trade conditions were reported on the 18th
/ by T. G. Dun & Co. of New York
CHARLES BONNER, a merchant of Erie, Pa.
was attacked by rOughs on the 18th and
/ beaten to death
The upholstery factory of A WOltge s
Son, at Buffalo. y ". was burned on the
| 18th causing loss of about $1,000 GOO
THE death of Wilfred H. Nevin, aged
| thirty mine years. editor and proprietor OF
I the Pittsburgh Leddsr occurred on the 18th
SOME Anarchistic sympathizers in Jersey
/ City, y J., displayed red flags on the 18th
] and their places were Immediately demol-
/ ished by working men.